Institute 193

Institute 193 Institute 193 collaborates with artists, musicians, and writers to produce exhibitions, publications,

Founded in 2009, Institute 193 embraces the notion that groundbreaking contemporary art can and does emerge outside of large metropolitan centers. Institute 193 provides artists from Kentucky and the Southeastern United States—selected not by commercial viability, but by the quality and relevance of their work—with exhibition and publication opportunities. It also endeavors to help these artists g

ain broader media exposure and foster connections in art markets across the globe. Institute 193’s gallery space is located in Lexington, Kentucky, a mid-sized city with a vibrant creative community that, nevertheless, lacks a museum for contemporary art. Institute 193 fills this void by hosting musical performances, film screenings, lectures, and other community-driven events in addition to visual art exhibitions. Institute 193 also participates in art fairs across the country in a direct effort to expose innovative Southern artists to the world at large, serving as an ambassador for the region and ultimately providing a foundation for a contemporary art center in Lexington. LexArts has provided funding for Institute 193 through its Fund for the Arts. The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, provides operating support to Institute 193 with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Address

215 North Limestone Street
Lexington, KY
40508

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+18596196333

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